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Wakefield Arm Chairs

1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Donald Deskey
Located in New Windsor, NY
Late 1940s bow arm lounge chair. Reupholstered in a nicely textured gray fabric. Custom black
Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
$1,020 Sale Price
59% Off
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 24 in
Heywood-Wakefield Twisted Faux Rattan Mahogany and Upholstered Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Heywood-Wakefield Twisted Faux Rattan Mahogany and Upholstered Arm Chair. Very well made and rock
Category

20th Century American Other Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Heywood-Wakefield Twisted Faux Rattan Mahogany and Upholstered Arm Chair
Heywood-Wakefield Twisted Faux Rattan Mahogany and Upholstered Arm Chair
$1,406 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield "Missoula" Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of classic Mid-Century Modern charm to your space with this pair of Heywood Wakefield
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
A Large Bar Harbor Style Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair in natural finish with colored trimming and braiding in green
Category

Vintage 1910s American Other Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

A Large Bar Harbor Style Wicker Arm Chair
A Large Bar Harbor Style Wicker Arm Chair
$3,900
H 36 in W 31 in D 36 in
A Large Comfortable Art Deco Style Rattan Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very handsome Art Deco style Rattan arm chair from the 1920s attributed to Heywood Wakefield
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
$3,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
A Matching Pair of Arts and Crafts Period Wicker Arm Chair and Rocking Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A handsome pair of matching wicker arm and rocking chair in a design hand woven and typical of the
Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable set of six rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
$8,125 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
A Matched Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Upholstery, Reed

A Matched Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
A Matched Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
$3,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Antique Bar Harbor Style Double Strand Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
Wakefield Company of Gardner, Ma. This unique arm chair is very sturdy in design with full Bar Harbor style
Category

Vintage 1910s American Other Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

A Large Beautiful Intricately Woven Natural Wicker Bar Harbor Style Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A large and beautiful antique Heywood Wakefield Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair recently acquired
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
$6,750
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 20 in

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Pair Heywood Wakefield Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of newly upholstered (in black cotton)arm chairs with black finished legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair Heywood Wakefield Arm Chairs
Pair Heywood Wakefield Arm Chairs
H 32.5 in W 31 in D 27 in
Pair of Heywood Wakefield Armchairs Designed by Leo Jiranek and Ernest Herrmann
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Heywood Wakefield arm chairs. A very handsome set of armchairs designed by Leo Jiranek
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield School Rolled Arm Photographers Chair c1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian photographers chair in the manner of Heywood Wakefield offers wicker
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Antique Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker Rocking Arm Chair Rattan Seat 1900s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Heywood Wakefield Rocking chair. Features a wood frame wrapped in wicker with a rattan
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Grand Streamline Modern Heywood Wakefield Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Listed is one Heywood Wakefield closed arm lounge chair. Definitely a room anchor, this beefy club
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair by Heywood Bros.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ornate natural wicker arm chair with woven panel back, and filigree trim
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne "Dogbone" Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 6 vintage "Dogbone" dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield. Includes
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne "Dogbone" Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 6 vintage "Dogbone" dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield. Includes
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
By Leo Jiranek
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of very well crafted solid maple wood arm chairs with great wood grain and in the original
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
Mid Century Arm Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
H 29.75 in W 26.75 in D 20 in
Antique Rattan / Stick Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish with Colored Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An Antique ,handsome and stylish Rattan Arm Chair in natural finish with colored trim, American,C
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

Antique Rattan / Stick Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish with Colored Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
An Antique,handsome and stylish Rattan Arm Chair in natural finish with colored trim, American,C
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

A Bar Harbor Style Wicker Arm Chair with Magazine Pocket
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
, American .C..1920 attributed to The Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner, Ma. This unique arm chair is very
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

Victorian Bar Harbor Wicker Wing Chair with Magazine Rack Arm
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bar Harbor Victorian wicker arm, lounge, wing chair. The chair has classic braided woven
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

A Pair of Antique Rattan / Stick Wicker Arm Chairs in Natural with Colored Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A complimentary pair of rattan arm chairs in natural finish with colored trimming, American,C.1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Early Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable,early Heywood Wakefield arm chair/desk chair in bleached mahogany, vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
Early Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Early Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable armchair , designed by John O. Van Koert for Heywood Wakefield in the early 50
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Early Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
Early Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Heywood Wakefield lounge chair professionally upholstered in large checkered pattern
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
Heywood Wakefield Arm Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 28 in
Vintage Heywood Wakefield Side Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Modern Line" chair with thin tapered legs and a light honey gloss finish, this piece was created
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Gilbert Rohde Arm Chair for Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hudson, NY
Steam bent maple frame with vinyl covering trimmed with brass nail heads.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, PVC

Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Culver City, CA
This American wicker arm chair, circa 1890, is thought to be Heywood Wakefield. The chair was
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Wicker Arm Chair
Wicker Arm Chair
H 34 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Antique Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful antique wicker arm chair in natural finish. Curved top and woven finials along with
Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Antique Wicker Arm Chair
Antique Wicker Arm Chair
H 39 in W 32 in D 35 in
c 1890-1910 Heywood Wakefield Rolled Arm Wicker Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulous rolled arm wicker chair. The Heywood Wakefield paper was painted over on the
Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Reed, Wood, Paint

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Wakefield Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wakefield arm chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and fabric, all wakefield arm chairs available were constructed with great care. Wakefield arm chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Wakefield arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Wakefield arm chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Gilbert Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much are Wakefield Arm Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,375, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $7,200 highest priced.
Questions About Wakefield Arm Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Heywood-Wakefield chair, you can first look for a maker's mark. Beginning in 1949, the manufacturer began affixing paper labels to the undersides of chair seats. These labels usually feature the brand name along with an eagle logo. Unfortunately, the paper labels tended to come loose over time, so not all chairs will feature them, and pieces produced before 1949 are usually unmarked. If you can't find a marking, examine the hardware that holds the chair together. Heywood-Wakefield typically used Phillips head screws, so the presence of other types of fasteners will usually indicate that a different manufacturer produced the chair. In addition, the maker only utilized solid wood to construct its chairs. If you see plywood or veneers, your chair is probably not a Heywood-Wakefield. Because it can be difficult to identify an unmarked chair on your own, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a range of Heywood-Wakefield chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.